Arena Solutions Inc., a vendor of cloud-based applications for product lifecycle management, has integrated Arena PLM with the electronic components information database of SiliconExpert Technologies.

Global companies increasingly view emerging markets not only as a source of supply but also as a source of sales. Clive Geldard, group vice president for retail and supply chain at Solving Efeso, discusses supply chain challenges that these markets present and steps companies can take to improve performance.

Icix, a vendor of applications for global supply-chain risk management, has developed Direct Test.

Oracle Corp. has introduced Oracle Project Procurement, the latest addition to its suite of project portfolio management and procurement applications.